4X4 News
Hyundai and Kia exploring Gladiator‑style removable roof
Patent filings suggest Hyundai and Kia are looking at a pickup with a removable roof
Ford offering $3000 off select Ranger models
Ford Australia is currently offering $3000 off select Ranger models, with discounts also available on Everest and F-150
NSW government invites 4WD clubs to give input on proposed Great Koala National Park
The NSW Government is seeking feedback from 4WD clubs, recreation groups, and locals on access and activities in the proposed Great Koala National Park
Ford F-150 Lightning EREV coming to Australia; RHD launch set for 2027
Reports confirm the next-gen F-150 Lightning EREV will arrive in Australia, converted to RHD by AusEV
Defender Rally wins 2026 Dakar Stock class in historic debut
Defender Rally’s Dakar D7X-R dominated the Stock class at the 2026 Dakar Rally, with Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal taking the win
Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R and GSR Special Editions arriving in February
Mitsubishi has added new GLX-R and GSR Triton Special Editions to its Aussie line-up, bundling accessories into pre-configured packages
BLUETTI debuts Charger 2, the industry’s first unified car and solar smart energy hub
BLUETTI unveils Charger 2 unified car and solar smart energy hub at CES 2026
Ford reigns supreme in 2025 4×4 sales
Ford Ranger tops Australia’s sales for a third straight year in 2025, outpacing Toyota HiLux to remain the nation’s best-selling 4×4.
Expedition HQ: Building Grenadiers for real-world Aussie touring
Long before the Grenadier hit Australian soil, Expedition HQ was already shaping 4x4s to survive the harshest outback conditions
The perfect gift for 4×4-loving dads: A subscription to 4X4 Australia magazine
Reap the benefits of a subscription to 4X4 Australia mag with this last-minute stocking stuffer!
Ford bins battery-only F-150 Lightning, replaces it with Extended-Range EV
Ford will discontinue its current battery-electric F-150 Lightning and launch a new extended-range electric version, marking a major shift in the brand’s EV strategy
2026 Volkswagen Amarok line-up expands with Dark Label return and V6 focus
Volkswagen has locked in its 2026 Amarok line-up for Australia, led by V6 models and a new Dark Label Edition.
Could the Ford Bronco New Energy EV be coming to Australia?
The Bronco New Energy – an electrified SUV – is reportedly set for markets including Australia
BLUETTI Elite 300 launches in Australia
BLUETTI unveils Elite 300, a compact 3kWh Portable Power Station for homes an caravans
VFACTS: Ranger tops 4×4 sales as PHEVs surge in Australia
SUVs dominate and plug-in hybrid sales rise in Australia
The best vehicles under the hammer at Slattery Auctions
A selection of the best 4x4s currently under the hammers at Slattery Auctions
The INEOS Grenadier is now available in Australia via subscription
Australians can now access the Grenadier Station Wagon and Quartermaster via Karmo’s subscription model
Influencers slammed for tearing apart Jeep Recon at LA show
A social media video has put Jeep on the defensive
2026 Toyota HiLux and DENZA B5 receive five-star ANCAP safety rating
BYD’s premium sub-brand scores five-star ANCAP safety rating on debut for DENZA B5.
Reports suggest Toyota Australia hasn’t ruled out the Tacoma
Toyota Australia may still bring the Tacoma here, according to multiple reports
DENZA B5 and B8 pricing revealed for Australia
The B5 and B8 “Super Hybrid SUVs” are now priced and ready to order in Australia
2026 Toyota HiLux unpacked: Everything you need to know
Revised models, streamlined powertrains and a look at upcoming alternative-fuel options
GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV confirmed for Australia
A Tank 300 PHEV is on the way – and crucially, it keeps its full mechanical 4WD hardware
Kia Tasman SUV render imagines a rugged Everest rival
A speculative digital render imagines the Tasman ute as an adventure-ready SUV that could sit in the same league as the Ford Everest